The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.1
12.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 45%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Ms Andrea Bingley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 320m away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Rainhill High School
Secondary · 627m away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tower College a selective school?
Yes. Tower College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Tower College?
Tower College currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tower College take?
Tower College caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Tower College?
Tower College is in Prescot, L35 6NE, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tower College have a sixth form?
No, Tower College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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